Animal Science I Mid-Term Review

Animal Science I Mid-Term Review Part 1!!

What was the first animal to be domesticated and why?

What are the two classification categories used in binomial nomenclature?

What are 7 categories of taxonomy, in order?

What are the three classification categories in trinomial nomenclature?

List the five kingdoms.

List the four classes in the animal kingdom.

Define intermediate host.

Define parasite.

Define host. List the seven groups of dogs.

What government agency regulates the care and management of animals? Please use the full name, not the abbreviation.

Define symbiosis.

Define Euthanasia.

What 3 events need to occur to prevent overpopulation?

What was the “father of modern dog”? (name)

Define pedigree.

Define conformation. What are the 5 basic commands to teach a dog?

What percent of American households have at least one companion animal?

How far back does life on Earth date back to?

Define vertebrate.

Define invertebrate.

Define neuter.

Define spay.

List 3 things children can learn from pets.

Name the 4 places where you can get a pet.

How many dogs and cats are born each year?

How many dogs and cats are euthanized each year?

Describe the process of euthanasia.

______outnumber ______as the most common household pet.

Over ______% of American families own pets. Why are vaccinations so important?

What are 2 things that you should NEVER feed a pet?

Treats should be less than _____% - ______% of an animals diet.

Why is antifreeze a common problem?

How is a disease passed from a tick to a host?

Define safety.

What are the 2 types of rabies and both sets of symptoms?

What are the 9 questions that someone must ask themselves before getting a pet?